Friday, December 9, 2016

Hofstra Club Ice Hockey traveled to New Haven, Connecticut
on Saturday, December 3rd to take on the Yale Bulldogs. Despite falling
into an early 4-0 deficit in the first period, the Pride never relented,
fighting back with goals from Austin Natale, Nick Lewis, Giuseppe Chiaraville,
and Darren Schwartz. However, it would not be enough, as the Yale offensive
attack was too much for the Hofstra, who dropped the contest by a score of 12-5.

Hofstra Club Running competed in the Jingle Bell 5K for
the Arthritis Foundation hosted on Hofstra’s campus on Saturday, December 3rd.
As a team, the
club raised $520 for the Arthritis Foundation. Individually, Colleen Todd
raised $125 and Courtney Gallagher raised $80 for the foundation. On the road, Courtney
Gallagher placed 1st overall for females, with a time of 22:20.66.
Brittany Davis won her age group (10-19) with a time of 22:50.85, followed by
Colleen Todd who came in second with a time of 28:43.15. Mitchel Holson came in
second in the men’s 10-19 age group with a time of 22:50.98.

Hofstra
Club Quidditch
hosted their annual Festivus Fantasy tournament on Saturday, December 3rd on
the Hofstra Intramural Fields. There were 85 athletes from various schools that
were drafted and competed on fantasy quidditch teams. Ultimately, the Green
team emerged victorious to win the Festivus Fantasy tournament.

Competing
in the Jingle Bell 5K, Gallagher finished first overall for females, running a
5K time of 22:20.66.

Congratulations
to Courtney!

Hofstra’s 28 Club Sports are always looking
for new members and welcome all experience levels. If you would like to
find out more information about joining one of our clubs, please visit
hofstra.edu/recreation and click on the ‘Club Sports’ tab, or feel free to
visit us at the Hofstra Fitness Center with any questions you may have!